US Bridges

US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI W of Totz Cnctr RD · Structure no. 048B00115N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,117 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS-119
CrossesPoor Fk Cumberland Rvr
Location1.8 MI W of Totz Cnctr RD
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates36.9375, -83.135
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,117 (2021)
Projected traffic3,117 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr carry?

About 3,117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-119 over Poor Fk Cumberland Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.